Things to see and do Parc National De Ranomafana

The guiding fees have risen sharply, as they are the only economic benefit of the park for the locals. They are valid for 1 to 4 people and only licensed guides are allowed to take you. The guides are accompanied by guides who work alongside them to spot lemurs upstream. The trails are well maintained but the visit becomes all terrain when a lemur is spotted! Don't worry, the guides are very kind to help you overcome roots and lianas.

Amboditanimena circuit (7 km, 2 to 4 hours of walking - preferable from September to November). Medium level of difficulty.

Circuit Sahamalaotra (7 km, 2 to 4 hours of walking - preferable from September to November). Easy and accessible to all, abundance of palm trees, pandanus and orchids in this degraded primary forest. Many birds and lemurs.

Talatakely circuit (8 km, 2 to 3 hours of walking). This is the loop that will be proposed to you. To be walked in the morning. Easy observation of lemurs.

Vatoharanana circuit (12 or 14 km, 6 to 8 hours of walking for each itinerary). 2 options are offered to you: the most classic (and shortest) through bamboo forest, guava forest and waterfalls, or the longest, which will allow you to reach the primary forest. The lemurs will be in any case at the appointment.

Circuit Soarano-Valohoaka (3 to 4 days of walking). Ideal itinerary to appreciate the landscapes of the primary forest and to observe some rarer species of lemurs. We will also reachthe biggest waterfall of the park.

The entrance of the park is located 5 kilometers before the village of Ranomafana, on the road to Fianarantsoa. It is at the tourist information office that the entrance ticket is bought and that the guide is assigned to you. The office is open from 7am to 4pm, but visits can start as early as 6am with authorization and prior purchase of a ticket. Throughout the day, bush cabs provide the link between the village and the park. Several circuits are organized within the park.

A very nice walk to discover the Namorona river and its green shores. This most original operator, directed by Gilles Gautier who has been living in Mada for a long time, also proposes a beautiful trek in the "canyon of sapphires", in Isalo (5 days at the rhythm of the river), all kinds of trek, mountain bike or canoe rides around Fianarantsoa, a ride on the Andranaroa river around Ranomafana or the descent in canoe of the Faraony river to Manakara! In short, a lot of activities in connivance with Mother Nature, always in a good mood.